ureterostomy

ureterostomy Definition

ureter·os·tomy (yo̵o rēt′ər äs′tə mē)

noun pl. -·mies

the surgical creation of an artificial opening for the direct discharge of urine from the ureter

Etymology: uretero- + -stomy

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‹ uretero-
‹ ureter
‹ -uret
‹ ureotelic
‹ uremia
‹ ureide
‹ uredostage
‹ uredospore
‹ uredo
‹ uredinium

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